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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity
with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Administration
Building, Greeley, Colorado, October 19, 2022, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
MOMENT OF SILENCE: Chair Pro-Tem Freeman called for a Moment of Silence in remembrance
of Ray Patch, former Mayor of Hudson, father of Undersheriff Donnie Patch, and public servant on the
Home Rule Charter Committee.
El ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members
were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Commissioner Scott K. James, Chair — EXCUSED
Commissioner Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Perry L. Buck
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
MINUTES: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of October 5, 2022, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Saine moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on October 5, 2022, as follows: 1) USR22-0017 — Jeffery Futter. Commissioner
Moreno seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
El PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, Greeley resident, provided the Board with a list of opportunities for
housing, referenced a Denver Post article regarding aging adults struggling to survive, and noted his
attendance at several City of Greeley meetings which reviewed a consultant's report and executive
summary that provided statistics about housing and homelessness, but offered no useful suggestions.
Mr. Teets also discussed a recent AARP report (Exhibit A) and stated the United Way of Weld County
and Weld's Way Home have done extensive work to produce ideas for the entire community to
collaborate and start taking action and making changes. Lastly, he cited the Colorado -Wyoming Transit
Feasibility Study documenting the number of daily trips and the need to improve public transit.
Responding to Mr. Teets, Commissioner Moreno confirmed he will continue serving on the United Way
Board following his retirement as a commissioner.
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Steven Grant, Destiny Christian Center in Evans, Colorado, commented Becky Safarik will be
hosting a meeting to discuss the difficult issue of homelessness, which will take place on October 20,
2022, from 9:30-11:00 a.m., at the Greeley Downtown Recreation Center.
El AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Moreno moved to amend the Consent Agenda to
modify item #5 to add "(...and RWE-02A); remove item #6, and renumber accordingly. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
E; CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
amended. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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l WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - OCTOBER 18, 2022: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
El BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #62200122, CISCO ISE (IDENTITY SERVICE ENGINE) — DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Ryan Rose, Director of the Department of Information Technology,
stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Advanced Network
Management, for a total amount of $31,300.00, which is within the budgeted amount. Commissioner
Moreno moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
2) PRESENT BID #B2200150, CISCO ACCESS POINTS — DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Rose stated one (1) vendor downloaded specifications, staff did reach out to other
vendors to verify they had received the specifications, and following review staff will make a
recommendation on November 7, 2022.
'.% 3) PRESENT BID #B2200151, CISCO NETWORK SWITCHES — DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Rose stated one (1) vendor downloaded specifications, staff did
reach out to other vendors to verify they had received the specifications, and following review staff will
make a recommendation on November 7, 2022.
4) PRESENT BID #62200142, PRINT SHOP ROOF REPLACEMENT - FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: Christie Peters, Purchasing Department, stated eight (8) bids were received and staff
will make a recommendation on November 7, 2022.
la NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6379 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN
- SYLVIA LOPEZ: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated this contract is
for a new kinship foster care home located in Greeley, Colorado. Commissioner Saine moved to approve
said contract and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck,
and it carried unanimously.
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2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6384 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR FAMILY
UNIFICATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES TO SIGN - VARIOUS AGENCIES: Ms. Ulrich explained the participating entities help support
youth who are transitioning out of the Child Welfare program with housing vouchers, in collaboration with
North Range Behavioral Health and United Way of Weld County. Commissioner Saine moved to approve
said memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
I'E, 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6391 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
CONTRIBUTION FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CRS 54 AND 13 INTERSECTION
ROUNDABOUT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN — LARIMER COUNTY:
Clay Kimmi, Department of Public Works, stated on March 4, 2022, the North Front Range Metropolitan
Planning Organization (NFRMPO) awarded $1,419,409.00 for construction on the County Road 54/13
Intersection Roundabout project. He further stated, since this project will be on the County line with
Larimer County, a condition of the grant is that Larimer County will assist with the local match funding, in
the amount of $30,000.00. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair Pro-Tem to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Saine, carried unanimously.
, PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER PARTIAL VACATION OF TWO -LOT RECORDED EXEMPTION, RE -3854, FOR
REMOVAL OF LOT B — CR7 ERIE RV, LP: Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, stated the
property owner has requested to vacate Lot B of Two -Lot Recorded Exemption, RE -3854, which will
result in an approximately 73 -acre unplatted parcel. He gave a brief description of the location of the site,
stated the Code criteria has been met, confirmed Lot A will be unaffected, and confirmed no easements
are impacted by this request. Cameron Grant, Attorney with Lyons Gadys, represented the applicant and
explained the applicant purchased the property with the intent of gaining a Use by Special Review permit
on the western portion of the site. He noted the eastern portion is unused, thus they want to vacate the
exemption from Lot B and then work to create two separate 35 -acre parcels. No public testimony was
offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said partial vacation, with the
Condition of Approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved.
Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted
by the Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:16 a.m.
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These Minutes were approved on the 7th day of November, 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: ditiW jdu, 4 EXCUSED
Scott K. James, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
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Steve Moreno
Lori Sai
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Opportunities for Housing
1. Tiny Houses — Temporary/Permanent
2. Ice Fishing Tents (Like Denver) area to set up — Temporary/Permanent
a. Tent City — Temporary
3. Non -Congruent Shelters —Temporary (need 4 of them in Greeley/Evans)
4. Build Apartments AFFORDABLE with potential tenants helping to build
them. Then tenants help keep the grounds clean, including shovel snow.
Have Professional Management and Maintenance. Simple maintenance
by tenants.
5. Help build your own home — Permanent
6. Rent be cut by 75% or no more than 20% of your paycheck. Whatever you
pay less on - Permanent
7. Mortgage cut by 75% or no more than 20% of your paycheck. Whatever
you pay less on — Permanent
8. Have a system that a person has a place to stay (live) with an opportunity
of having a job (training) and other services (like Colorado Springs
Mission) - Temporary/Permanent
9. The cities buy land (like Denver did) to have apartments to be built for
people who are Homeless - Permanent
a. Need to find out the process - How that was done and eligibility for
those apartments
10. Giving money 12,000 a year (1,000 dollars a month for rent) to the
people who are homeless. (like Denver is doing) - Permanent
11.Affordable housing projects. (Ft. Collins for example) - Permanent
12.Turn BIG Empty Buildings into Housing Shelter for the Homeless —
Temporary/Permanent
13.People who are staying in their cars for shelter because they can't
AFFORD shelter need a place to park without being harassed — called SAFE
PARKING (in Denver)
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14.Legislative 24C.F.R. 5609 and 5611
a. FEDERAL COVID-19 Relief Money (for housing)
b. Homeless Assistance Grants
c. Emergency Assistance Grants
d. RURAL Housing Stability Assistance Program — Temporary and
Permanent
i. No income requirements for the Rural Housing Assistance
Program
e. Northern Colorado Continuum of Care
What needs to be done is Research what other Groups, Cities, States or
Federal government opportunities in shelters/housing and funding
sources for housing/homelessness. Locally need to team up with Weld
County and the Cities of Greeley/Evans (including Garden City) possible
State of Colorado as well as non -profits organizations (including
Churches). Also include Big Companies, as well as Developers/Contractors
and also Veterans Administration (including 4 veteran organizations in
Greeley/Evans) to come up with solutions and implement them that
would be a lot less people who are Homeless.
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